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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,016.88, 1,465,455.11 and 303,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,016.88, 1,465,455.11 and 303,080.70 is: 454,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,016.88 : 1,465,455.11 = 303,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,016.88/1,465,455.11 = 303,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,016.88x = 1,465,455.11 × 303,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,016.88x = 444,151,159,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,151,159,041.97/977,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,599.27

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